Competitiveness and Job Creation Project, International Resident Advisor to Support the Industrial Parks Regulator for the Consultancy Service of “to act as a senior advisor to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC)
Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Competitiveness and Job Creation Project
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST- CONSULTING INDIVIDUALS
FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA – INDUSTRIAL PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Competitiveness and Job Creation Project (CJCP)
PROJECT ID: P143302 Credit No: IDA 54510-ET, Procurement Package Ref No.: CJC/C-03/07
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) the World Bank towards the cost of implementation of the Competitiveness and Job Creation Project. The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC), an implementing agency, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this Credit to eligible payments under the contract forthe engagement of International Resident Advisor to Support the Industrial Parks Regulator for the Consultancy Service of "to act as a senior advisor to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Management on all issues related to the Regulation of Industrial Parks; and assist the EIC with strengthening its industrial park regulationand facilitation capabilities through establishing adequate systems and processes, building capacity and support operationalization of the regulatory function based on good practices and global lessons learned".
The Consulting Services ("the Services") include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Advise the Senior Management of the EIC on strategic issues related to the regulation, facilitation, and strategic planning for
2) Build capacity of the relevant staff and department heads of the EIC on IP regulatory international best practices making sure the capacity is adequately developed to regulate IP development and operationsand that the EIC staff is fully and independently operational within 12 months;
3) Undertake all salient activities, duties, functions, and responsibilities including sharing Industrial Park (IP) international best practice leveraging significant technical and operational expertise to help the EIC in the performance of their duties;
4) Work with EIC and Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) teams in developing the Investor Relationship System (IRS)/Customers Relationship Management (CRM).
The Industrial Parks Development Corporation now invites qualified and experienced Consulting Individuals that are eligibleto participate in World Bank funded projects, to indicate their interest in providing the Consultancy Service of "to act as a senior advisor to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Management on all issues related to the Regulation of Industrial Parks; and assist the EIC with strengthening its industrial park regulation and facilitation capabilities through establishing adequate systems and processes, building capacity and support operationalization of the regulatory function based on good practices and global lessons learned". Interested Consulting Individuals must provide information indicating thatthey are qualified and experienced to perform the service as per the minimum qualification criteria listed below (i.e. documentary evidenceof academic background, evidence of experience on similar assignmentsand knowledge of Regional or Country conditions, etc).
a) Minimum Master's Degree (MA/MSc) in appropriate relevant field such as engineering, transportation, economics, infrastructure, etc.;
b) Minimum 15 years of operational experience in SEZs/IZs international good practice, preferably in both public and private sector including in developing and emerging market countries;
c) Extensive experience in one or more of the following public/private enterprises, real estate development, industrial development, infrastructure projects, or economic development;
d) Extensive senior management experience in a government or corporate environment managing organizations with professional staff from diverse backgrounds including recruiting, hiring, evaluation, training, development, discipline, and termination ideally in an IP organization;
e) Experience working with external contractors, consultants,advisors, analysts, and investors; and strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
f) Ability to work effectively with developing country client governments, understanding the constraints they face and able to structure appropriate responses to their needs and demands;
The attention of the Consultants is drawn to paragraph1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January, 2011("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forththe World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will not associate with other Consulting Individual to enhance their qualifications and experience. The selection of Individual Consultant will be conducted in accordance with the method set out in the World Bank's Consultant Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011.
The Consultant may obtain further information at the address provided below during working days and hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 P.M. Local Time. Expression of Interest along with Documentary Evidences can be sent through the e-mail: tessgeda@gmail.com with a copy to e-mail: tamtye6@yahoo.com or can be delivered to the address below marked "Expression of Interest for the Consultancy Service of International Resident Advisor to Support the Industrial Parks Regulator, Procurement Package Reference No.: CJC/C-03/07" on orbefore 8 February 2016 up to 5:00 P.M. Local Time.
Industrial Parks Development Corporation, Competitiveness and Job Creation Project Coordination Office, 3rd Floor, Room No 307, Yeka Sub-City, Comoros Street,Bishan Gari Building, opposite Kenya Embassy, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA.
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